Last Updated on 26 November 2023 by Daniel Identifying a high-risk website is crucial to protect yourself from potential threats such as scams, malware, or phishing attempts. Here are some signs that a website may be high-risk: Always trust your instincts and err on the side of caution. If a website raises concerns, it’s safer… Continue reading How can you spot a high risk website?
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How scammers use psychology to create some of the most convincing internet cons – and what to watch out for
Last Updated on 24 July 2023 by Daniel Stacey Wood, Scripps College and Yaniv Hanoch, University of Southampton Online fraud is today’s most common crime. Victims are often told they are foolish for falling for it, but fraudsters use psychological mechanisms to infiltrate the defences of their targets, regardless of how intelligent they are. So… Continue reading How scammers use psychology to create some of the most convincing internet cons – and what to watch out for